Demonstration of Helicopter Multi-sensor Towed Array Detection System (MTADS) Magnetometry at Former Camp Beale, California

Abstract

Helicopter Multisensor Towed Array Detection System (MTADS) Magnetometry (HeliMag) technology was demonstrated as part of the ESTCP Wide Area Assessment Pilot Program. This report documents the acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation of Helicopter Multisensor Towed Array Detection System Magnetometry data for unexploded ordnance related sites at nearly 5,000 acres at former Camp Beale, California. The performance criteria for positioning accuracy, system noise, data density, MEC parameter estimates, and operating parameters (altitude, speed, overlap, production levels) were met except for the production levels which averaged 259 acres per day compared to the objective of 300 acres per day. Results were inconclusive for many of the areas of interest due to the presence of challenging geology at the site. Because of the geologic masking effects on the results, targets were picked manually.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA495569

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  • David Wright
  • Jack Foley

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Altimeters
  • California
  • Data Analysis
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Operating Systems
  • Towed Arrays
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • United States

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